Recent scientific studies have shown that piperine can
greatly increase the bioavailability of many other compounds — such
as vitamins, minerals, drugs, and herbal substances. It is now
widely used to enhance the absorption and effectiveness of
nutritional supplements.

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Bioperine is a standardized extract from the fruits of black pepper (Piper nigrum) or long pepper (Piper longum). Its piperine content is 95% or more, compared to only 3-9% found in raw forms of these peppers.

Recent
scientific studies have shown that piperine can greatly increase the
bioavailability of many other compounds — such as vitamins, minerals,
drugs, and herbal substances. For example, in humans the
bioavailability of curcumin was increased by a factor of 20 when used
with piperine. Piperine improves the absorption of these compounds in
the intestine, promotes their retention in cells, and prevents their
being metabolized in the liver.

This supplement is usually used at 5-10 mg/dose. It is rapidly absorbed and its effects on bioavailability of other compounds
lasts 1-2 hours. Doses higher than 10 mg require careful consideration of potential drug interactions.